Based on the success of the test, not only the deployment of 100 Gigabit Ethernet service by IX is expected, but also deployment by the ISPs*3 and ICPs*4 is highly expected. This will enable Internet traffic to be exchanged in larger volume and higher speed which will contribute to the users of Internet to have smoother and more trustworthy network environment.

1. Background of the Joint Test

Internet traffic in Japan has been increasing every year not only in the ISP's internal network but also with the traffic exchanged between the ISPs. Multiple 10 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces are bundled to exchange high bandwidth traffic. Therefore interface with higher bandwidth was highly demanded. In June 2010, 100 Gigabit Ethernet was standardized and leading vendors have released the 100 Gigabit Ethernet products, but it was important to confirm the interoperability between different vendors' products especially at an IX environment.

Based on the results of the test, it has been confirmed that 100 Gigabit Ethernet is ready to be deployed into IX environment in terms of both interoperability and performance.

3. Participants

MF provided the test environment and participated to the joint test to confirm the interoperability of 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface as an IX service provider.

IIJ and NTT Com participated to the joint test to confirm the interoperability of the 100 Gigabit Ethernet interface as an ISP which is a user of the IX service.

Brocade, Cisco, Juniper and Toyo Corporation provided technical support during the joint test and grasped and analyzed the current situations regarding the interoperability.

4. Future Plans

MF will consider the service specification and pricing and aim to provide 100Gigabit Ethernet service by end of 2011. IIJ and NTT Com will consider deployment of 100Gigabit Ethernet to cope with the increasing traffic exchanged through the IX based on the test results.

Test Bed Topology

Glossary

*1 IX: Internet eXchange
A point where ISPs connect to exchange internet traffic.

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